MARE FORUM ISTANBUL and EUROPORT ISTANBUL JOIN FORCES
There is a lot to talk about in Turkish shipping and shipbuilding. And a lot
of business to be done in Turkey. Two major events have now come together to
provide the perfect platform for discussion and business.
Europort Istanbul and Mare Forum Istanbul have
joined forces to create one event taking place from 22 to 26 March 2011.
Mare Forum Istanbul will be held one day prior to Europort Istanbul.
Delegates will set the scene and see the trends, then go to the trade fair
armed with new knowledge and new contacts.
Mare Forum Istanbul 2011 – The Turkish Expansion III
Turkey is the bright spot of Europe. And the bright spot of the Middle East.
Its banks are stable, its workforce is capable, its ports are prepared and
its entrepreneurs are hungry. In a recovering global
economy Turkey is fulfilling its promise as a bridge between Europe and
Asia, and building a position as a maritime nation in its own right.
Maritime in all respects, home to entrepreneurial and capable shipowning,
high quality and cost-effective innovative shipbuilding, safe and exciting
cruise destinations, a creator of beautiful yachts and complex projects, and
as a vital guarantor of safe energy delivery.

At the third Turkish Mare Forum leading Turkish politicians, shipowners,
shipbuilders, cruise destination managers, manufacturers, financers, shippers, regulators,
brokers, journalists
entrepreneurs and energy companies will come together with international
shipowners, financiers and other members of the international maritime
community to discuss Turkey’s place in the maritime world and how working
with Turkey can benefit global companies. Those delegates will be reinforced
by some of the 8,000 maritime professionals who attend Europort Istanbul,
and Europort Istanbul will benefit from the flow of well informed and well
connected delegates who have been stimulated by the free flowing, open and
informal discussions which are the hallmark of Mare Forum.

Istanbul in March is waking up from winter, and Turkey is waking up to its
opportunities. Be part of that, enjoy the lovely city, benefit from the key
contacts and clear discussions. Understand Turkish maritime potential. Be at
Mare Forum Istanbul and Europort Istanbul.

George Gourdomichalis
President and Managing Director, G.Bros Maritme S.A. and
Conference co-chair

09:20
Session 1

TURKEY & THE WORLD

Turkey in the Global Context: Geopolitics, the Turkish and World economy,
Commodities and Trade

The
world economic picture and trends and where Turkey stands as an emerging
economic power and trading nation in global terms

World
Geopolitics and Turkey - Turkey between east and west

Europe,
USA and Turkey - Common challenges, goals and interests

Turkey
and the world of Energy - Oil and Gas;

Keynote Speakers from Government and Industry:

Metin Kalkavan
Chairman
Turkish Chamber
of ShippingCharles Tang
President
Brazil-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry Speaker
to be announced

10:00
session 2

The Turkish MARITIME AND Shipping Industry in the Global Context

The
Global Economy and Shipping

The
Energy market expansion in Turkey

The
Coal, Iron ore and steel market outlook in Turkey

The
global and Turkish Liquid, Dry Bulk and Containers Market outlook

What
is the new reality of the Turkish fleet?

What
are the possible competitive ingredients for Turkish fleet expansion?

11:40
Discussion and Debate between speakers, discussion panellists and audience
participants on the following themes:

What
will be the future of the Turkish fleet?
How
can the Turkish fleet get younger and higher quality, and attract high
quality charters?Where
should Turkish and foreign investors be putting their shipping money?

Innovation in action - Exciting new ideas in the Turkish shipbuilding
industryOffshore
energy developments close to Turkey, who will build and operate the
platforms, floaters and support vessels?,

What’s
next? Building
sophisticated vessels, LNG carriers and Mega yachtsWhat
is the competitiveness of Turkish yards in the present situation of world
wide shipbuilding how will it develop after the crisis?
Are
climate change actions an opportunity for the Turkish shipbuilding
industries?

Maritime
Education and Crewing

Where
will Turkish shipping companies source their manpower?What
is needed and who and how will provide the services?
What
are the strategies of the shipping Community and government?

The ports and
terminals perspectives

Are
there Strategies for growth?
The
Mediterranean ports governance and sustainability imperatives

15:40
break

How can the Capital providers facilitate the
Turkish Expansion?

Where
is ship finance for Turkish owners and shipyards available now and will
there be sufficient finance to invest in ambitious plans?
Is
the re-emergence of subsidies a sustainable strategy after the crisis?Is
the new Turkish yard guarantee scheme going to work?A
new capital structure to facilitate the Turkish sort sea fleet renewal.
Has
the crisis fundamentally changed the future of global ship finance picture
or not?Which
international banks are active now in Turkey and who will be active in the
future?
Can
Turkish newcomers access the sources of finance?Is
finance of Turkish banks sufficient enough to facilitate the Turkish
expansion?Are
there alternative sources of attractive ship finance today - other than
traditional banks?What
are the Turkish-owners requirements from the capital providers?

16:30 Discussion and Debate between speakers , discussion panellists and audience
participants on the following themes:

What
are Turkey’s maritime strengths, and how can we catalyze them to take
advantage of the new world shipping order?

Where
will the cash come from to finance innovative ideas, energy development and
Turkey’s shipping?

How
can we improve the competitiveness of Turkish yards in the present turmoil
of world wide shipbuilding and what are the strategies for the future?

What
obstacles, legal, political, financial or cultural do we need to overcome?

In 2011 the two maritime leaders Europort Istanbul
and Mare Forum Istanbul will join forces. By linking the two
initiatives, taking place from 22 to 26 March 2011, an even larger maritime
platform for the maritime industry in Turkey arises. Mare Forum Istanbul
will be held one day prior to Europort Istanbul. This setup allows
exhibitors and visitors to Europort Istanbul to also attend the conference.
Mare Forum participants themselves have the opportunity to visit the
exhibition.

Mare Forum Istanbul 2011 – The Turkish Expansion
IIIIn a recovering global economy, demand for goods and
services increases. This development also has outlook for the maritime
sector. The Turkish shipbuilding industry is responding to these new
opportunities. During Mare Forum Istanbul 2011 - The Turkish Expansion III -
Turkish shipyards and (international) ship owners, manufacturers, financers,
shippers, politicians, regulators, brokers and journalists will discuss
about common challenges and strategies. Jannis Kostoulas, managing director
of Mare Forum is pleased to be working with Europort Istanbul. “Europort
Istanbul is an established brand in the international shipbuilding industry.
By joining forces, we offer the conference and exhibition delegates the
opportunity to meet and exchange views on major issues in the sector."

Europort Istanbul 2011Europort Istanbul has become a leading trademark in
the Turkish shipbuilding industry. The
11th edition of this maritime exhibition
will be held from 23 - 26 March 2011 at the Istanbul Expo Center. A wide
range of national and international exhibitors will again be present. The
exhibition is visited by approximately 8,000 maritime professionals,
including decision makers of a large number of

Turkish shipyards and ship owners. This year Europort Istanbul also includes
a special 'Super Yacht Route” that will highlight the suppliers to this
sector. The exhibition is organized by Ahoy Rotterdam and NTSR International
Exhibition & Congress Organisation in exclusive cooperation with Turkish
Chamber of Shipping.
More information:
www.europort-istanbul.com